Naruto (season 1)
| Naruto (season 1) | |
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 Season 1 Cover | |
| No. of episodes | 35 |
| Season chronology | |
The first season of the Naruto anime series is directed by Hayato Date, and produced by Studio Pierrot and TV Tokyo.[1] Based on Masashi Kishimoto's manga series, the season follows Naruto Uzumaki living in the Hidden Leaf Village, determined to become the next Hokage and gain the respect of the villagers. The first season ran from October 3, 2002 to May 28, 2003 on TV Tokyo.[2] It was also released with the English version from September 10, 2005 to May 27, 2006 on Cartoon Network's Toonami and YTV's Bionix programming blocks.[3][4][5]
In Japan, the season released in both VHS and DVD format.[6] A total of twelve volumes were released by Sony Pictures Entertainment between January 1 and December 3, 2003.[7][8] Episodes from this season were later released on nine DVD compilations by Viz Media between March 28, 2006 and February 20, 2007,[9][10] with two compilations of thirteen and twelve episodes released for the first season.[11][12] The first of these compilations was nominated at the American Anime Awards for best package design.[13] In 2009, Viz released another two DVD boxes containing episodes 1-25 and 26-52, respectively.[14][15]
Five pieces of theme music are used for the episodes; two opening themes and two closing themes in the Japanese episodes and a single theme for the openings and endings in the English-dubbed version. The two Japanese opening themes are "Rocks" (R★O★C★K★S) by Hound Dog, used for the first twenty-five episodes, with the rest using "Haruka Kanata" (遥か彼方, lit. Far Away) by Asian Kung-Fu Generation.[16][17] The two closing themes are Japanese pop singer Akeboshi's "Wind" and "Harmonia" by Rythem, used for the first twenty-five and remaining episodes respectively.[18][19] The opening and ending theme for the English airing is "Rise" by Jeremy Sweet and Ian Nickus, with an instrumental version played as the closing theme.[20]
Episode list
| No. | Title | Original airdate | English airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!" "Sanjō! Uzumaki Naruto!" (参上!うずまきナルト) | October 3, 2002 | September 10, 2005 |
| 2 | "My Name is Konohamaru!" "Konohamaru da kore!" (木ノ葉丸だ コレ!) | October 10, 2002 | September 10, 2005 |
| 3 | "Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?" "Shukuteki!? Sasuke to Sakura" (宿敵!?サスケとサクラ) | October 17, 2002 | September 17, 2005 |
| 4 | "Pass or Fail: Survival Test" "Shiren! Sabaibaru enshū" (試練!サバイバル演習) | October 24, 2002 | September 24, 2005 |
| 5 | "You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision" "Shikkaku? Kakashi no Ketsuron" (失格?カカシの結論) | October 31, 2002 | October 1, 2005 |
| 6 | "A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!" "Jūyō ninmu! Nami no Kuni e chō-shuppatsu!" (重要任務!波の国へ超出発!) | November 7, 2002 | October 8, 2005 |
| 7 | "The Assassin of the Mist!" "Kiri no ansatsusha!" (霧の暗殺者!) | November 14, 2002 | October 15, 2005 |
| 8 | "The Oath of Pain" "Itami ni chikau ketsui" (痛みに誓う決意) | November 21, 2002 | October 22, 2005 |
| 9 | "Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior" "Sharingan no Kakashi" (写輪眼のカカシ) | November 28, 2002 | October 29, 2005 |
| 10 | "The Forest of Chakra" "Chakura no mori" (チャクラの森) | December 5, 2002 | November 5, 2005 |
| 11 | "The Land Where a Hero Once Lived" "Eiyū no ita kuni" (英雄のいた国) | December 12, 2002 | November 12, 2005 |
| 12 | "Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!!" "Kyōjō kessen! Zabuza futatabi!!" (橋上決戦!ザブザ再び!!) | December 19, 2002 | November 19, 2005 |
| 13 | "Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors" "Haku no hijutsu - Makyō Hyōshō" (白の秘術•魔鏡氷晶) | December 26, 2002 | November 26, 2005 |
| 14 | "The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!!" "Igaisei nanbā wan, Naruto sansen!" (意外性No. 1, ナルト参戦!) | January 9, 2003 | December 3, 2005 |
| 15 | "Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters" "Shikai zero no tatakai - Sharingan kuzushi" (視界ゼロの戦い•写輪眼崩し) | January 16, 2003 | December 10, 2005 |
| 16 | "The Broken Seal" "Kaihōsareta fūin" (解放された封印) | January 23, 2003 | December 17, 2005 |
| 17 | "White Past: Hidden Ambition" "Shiroi Kako - Himeta omoi" (白い過去•秘めた想い) | January 30, 2003 | December 31, 2005 |
| 18 | "The Weapons Known as Shinobi" "Shinobi to iu na no dōgu" (忍という名の道具) | February 6, 2003 | January 7, 2006 |
| 19 | "The Demon in the Snow" "Zabuza yuki ni chiru..." (ザブザ雪に散る...) | February 13, 2003 | January 14, 2006 |
| 20 | "A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam!" "Shinshō totsunyū! Chūnin Shiken dattebayo" (新章突入!中忍試験だってばよ) | February 20, 2003 | January 21, 2006 |
| 21 | "Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals" "Nanore! Arawareta kyōteki tachi!!" (名乗れ!現れた強敵たち!!) | February 27, 2003 | January 28, 2006 |
| 22 | "Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!" "Kiai hyaku-nijū pāsento Nau de rokku na chōsenjō!" (気合い120% ナウでロックな挑戦状!) | March 6, 2003 | February 4, 2006 |
| 23 | "Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!" "Kechirase raibaru! Rūkī nain zen'in shūgō" (蹴散らせライバル!新人9人全員集合) | March 13, 2003 | February 11, 2006 |
| 24 | "Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins!" "Ikinari shikkaku? Chō-nankan no daiichi shiken" (いきなり失格?超難関の第一試験) | March 20, 2003 | February 18, 2006 |
| 25 | "The Tenth Question: All or Nothing!" "Detatoko shōbu! Funbaridokoro no jū monme" (出たとこ勝負!踏ん張りどころの10問目) | March 27, 2003 | February 25, 2006 |
| 26 | "Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!" "Zettai hikken! Shi no Mori chokusen rupo! Konoha no gakkyū shinbun da kore!" (絶対必見!死の森直前ルポ!木ノ葉の学級新聞だコレ!) | April 2, 2003 | March 4, 2006 |
| 27 | "The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death" "Daini shiken sutāto! Mawari wa minna teki darake!" (第二試験スタート!周りはみんな敵だらけ!) | April 2, 2003 | April 15, 2006 |
| 28 | "Eat or be Eaten: Panic in the Forest" "Kū ka kuwareru ka! Esa ni natta Naruto" (喰うか喰われるか!エサになったナルト) | April 9, 2003 | April 15, 2006 |
| 29 | "Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In!" "Naruto hangeki! Nigenēndattebayo!" (ナルト反撃!逃げねーんだってばよ!) | April 16, 2003 | April 15, 2006 |
| 30 | "The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu!" "Yomigaere Sharingan! Hissatsu: Katon Ryūka no Jutsu!" (蘇れ写輪眼!必殺•火遁龍火の術!) | April 23, 2003 | April 22, 2006 |
| 31 | "Bushy Brow's Pledge: Undying Love and Protection!" "Geki mayu puratonikku! Boku wa shinu made anata o mamoru!!" (激まゆプラトニック!僕は死ぬまでアナタを守る!!) | April 30, 2003 | April 29, 2006 |
| 32 | "Sakura Blossoms!" "Sakura saku! Ketsui no ushiro sugata" (サクラ咲く!決意の後ろ姿) | May 7, 2003 | May 6, 2006 |
| 33 | "Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!" "Muteki no fōmēshon! InoShikaChō!!" (無敵のフォーメーション!いのシカチョウ!!) | May 14, 2003 | May 13, 2006 |
| 34 | "Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength!" "Akamaru bikkuri! Gaara, Kyōi no Jitsuryoku" (赤丸ビックリ!我愛羅, 驚異の実力) | May 21, 2003 | May 20, 2006 |
| 35 | "The Scroll's Secret: No Peeking Allowed" "Nozokimi genkin! Makimono no himitsu" (のぞき見厳禁!巻き物の秘密) | May 28, 2003 | May 27, 2006 |
References
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- ↑ "Naruto story" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Archived from the original on August 22, 2016. Retrieved June 5, 2009.
- ↑ "IGN: Naruto: Season 1". IGN. Archived from the original on October 12, 2007. Retrieved September 22, 2007.
- ↑ "Viz to Stream Naruto on Naruto.com Within 1 Week of Japanese Airing (Updated)". Anime News Network. November 17, 2008. Archived from the original on June 6, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2009.
- ↑ "Canada's YTV to Premiere Death Note Anime in September". Anime News Network. July 19, 2007. Archived from the original on November 2, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2009.
- ↑ "NARUTO -ナルト-" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Archived from the original on June 22, 2009. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
- ↑ "Naruto Vol. 1". CDJapan. Archived from the original on February 23, 2005. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
- ↑ "Naruto Uncut, Vol. 12". CDJapan. Archived from the original on May 28, 2005. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
- ↑ "Naruto, Vol. 1 (DVD)". Viz Media. Archived from the original on May 29, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
- ↑ "Naruto, Vol. 9 (DVD)". Viz Media. Archived from the original on May 29, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
- ↑ "Naruto Uncut, Vol. 1 (DVD Box Set)". Amazon.com. Archived from the original on March 15, 2016. Retrieved September 7, 2007.
- ↑ "Naruto Uncut, Vol. 2 (DVD Box Set)". Viz Media. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
- ↑ George, Richard (February 13, 2007). "NYCC 07: Viz Anime Dominates Award Noms". IGN. Archived from the original on August 18, 2007. Retrieved September 7, 2007.
- ↑ "Naruto Uncut Season 1, Vol. 1 (DVD Box Set)". Viz Media. Archived from the original on May 5, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
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- ↑ "ROCKS HOUND DOG CD Maxi". CDJapan. Archived from the original on October 24, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ↑ "Houkai Amplifier ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION CD Album". CDJapan. Archived from the original on November 9, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ↑ "Akeboshi". ローチケHMV (in Japanese). Archived from the original on May 31, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ↑ "Harmonia RYTHEM CD Maxi". CDJapan. Archived from the original on November 24, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ↑ Camp, Brian; Davis, Julie (2007). Anime classics zettai! : 100 must-see Japanese animation masterpieces. Stone Bridge Press. p. 238. ISBN 1933330228. OCLC 811408328. Archived from the original on May 31, 2017.